Program Management Supporting Process

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Program Management Supporting Process

This course is part of Program Management Professional PMI-PgMP® Certification Prep Specialization

Instructor: LearnKartS

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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13 hours to complete

3 weeks at 4 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

13 hours to complete

3 weeks at 4 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the supporting processes essential for effective program management.
Develop proficiency in applying various tools and techniques to support program execution, monitoring, and control.
Enhance ability to identify and address challenges related to stakeholder engagement, communication, risk, quality, and change management.
Acquire practical skills that can be applied to real-world program management scenarios.

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There are 2 modules in this course

Welcome to the Program Management Supporting Process course!

This course delves into the crucial processes that support effective program management, providing learners with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the intricate landscape of program support. This course requires a basic understanding of program management and concepts related to governance. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Apply knowledge of the program definition phase. - Analyze program schedule management and PMBOK® scheduling concepts. - Evaluate program financial management and cost estimation. - Synthesize program quality and resource management planning. - Create program communications and risk management plans. - Apply risk management governance principles. - Understand program quality control. - Apply knowledge of risk management. - Analyze risk analysis processes, escalate risks, and manage program risk. - Evaluate program closure activities and synthesize lessons learned from case studies. The course curriculum is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, featuring a variety of resources such as videos, and assessments. The course is designed to engage learners and give a comprehensive understanding of program management supporting processes.

This module offers an in-depth exploration of program management, spanning the lifecycle from formulation to execution. By the module's conclusion, learners will grasp the fundamentals of effective planning, execution, and closure, ensuring optimal quality, cost management, and risk mitigation throughout the program lifecycle.

What's included

15 videos1 reading4 assignments1 discussion prompt

15 videosTotal 67 minutes

Overview of Program Definition (Formulation) Phase5 minutesPreview module
Program Definition (Formulation) Phases Activities6 minutes
More about Program Definition (Formulation) Phases Activity5 minutes
Overview of Program Schedule Management6 minutes
Overview of PMBOK® Scheduling Concepts3 minutes
Program Financial Management and Cost Estimation3 minutes
Program Financial Framework Establishment3 minutes
Program Financial Management Plan Development5 minutes
Program Quality Management Planning6 minutes
Program Resource Management Planning3 minutes
Program Communications Management Planning4 minutes
Program Risk Management Planning5 minutes
Risk Management Governance2 minutes
Program Procurement Management Planning5 minutes
Program Information Management Planning1 minute

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

Introduction and Syllabus2 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 30 minutes

Program Management Foundations12 minutes
Program Schedule Analysis6 minutes
Program Financial Evaluation6 minutes
Program Governance Check6 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Program Management Suite10 minutes

This module covers advanced program management topics like quality control, resource prioritization, communication, risk management, procurement, contracts administration, and program closure, enhancing strategic skills and practical knowledge. By the end of this module, the learner will understand program quality, managing resources, mitigating risks, handling procurement, and successfully closing programs through case studies and practical application.

What's included

33 videos4 readings9 assignments1 discussion prompt

33 videosTotal 128 minutes

Overview of Program Delivery Phase Activities3 minutesPreview module
Overview of Program Scope Monitoring and Controlling2 minutes
Overview of Program Schedule Monitoring and Controlling2 minutes
Components Cost Estimation3 minutes
Overview of Program Financial Monitoring and Controlling4 minutes
Overview of Change Request1 minute
Overview of Earned Value Management2 minutes
More About Earned Value Management5 minutes
To complete Performance Index (TCPI)1 minute
Overview of Program Quality Assurance2 minutes
Overview of Program Quality Control2 minutes
Program Resource Management and Resource Prioritization4 minutes
Program Communication Management2 minutes
Information Gathering and Retrieval Systems5 minutes
Overview of Program Reporting2 minutes
Overview of Program Risk Monitoring and Controlling6 minutes
Overview of Risk Register5 minutes
Overview of Program Risk Identification3 minutes
Overview of Risk Identification Techniques5 minutes
Overview of Risk Categories3 minutes
Overview of Program Risk Analysis4 minutes
Quantitative Risk Analysis and Modelling Techniques5 minutes
Overview of Risk Analysis3 minutes
Risk Escalation and Program Risk Response Management5 minutes
Overview of Program Procurement4 minutes
More About Program Procurement3 minutes
Overview of Program Contacts Administration4 minutes
More of Program Contacts Administration5 minutes
CASE STUDY: Program Resource Management4 minutes
CASE STUDY: Establish Framework for Benefits of Management3 minutes
Program Closure Activities7 minutes
CASE STUDY: Program Closure3 minutes
CASE STUDY: Financial Closure2 minutes

4 readingsTotal 7 minutes

About Case Study1 minute
About Case Study1 minute
Course Synopsis2 minutes
About Exam Simulator3 minutes

9 assignmentsTotal 528 minutes

Delivery Phase Analysis18 minutes
Process in Program Management4 minutes
Earned Value Management (EVM)2 minutes
Program Quality Analysis6 minutes
Risk Management Essentials6 minutes
Risk Management Proficiency6 minutes
Program Closure Analysis6 minutes
Set 1240 minutes
Set 2240 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Program Management Support Processes10 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

This course focuses on the various supporting processes involved in program management, including risk management, quality management, communication management, and stakeholder management.

Yes, a basic understanding of program management and concepts related to governance which in the first course " Program Management Fundamentals", second-course" PgMP® Performance Domains - Strategy, Benefits,& Stakeholder" and third-course" PgMP® Performance Domains - Governance and Lifecycle" which belongs to the "PMI®- PgMP® Certification Prep" specialization.

Yes, you will receive the course certificate upon completing the videos and quizzes provided in the course.

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Program Management Supporting Process

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Skills you'll gain

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

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There are 2 modules in this course

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